Subterranean termites or "white-ants" are a fascinating yet highly destructive timber pest, causing major structural timber damage to domestic and commercial buildings in the Wollongong Council Region.
BEWARE Home Insurance does NOT cover termite damage to structural or other timbers inside a residential or commercial property, which could be severe • the replacement cost of termite infested structural timbers in the roof and wall may exceed $50,000.
Most homes are at high risk in the Wollongong Council Area - particularly in medium to high density areas where well established gum trees are within a 100 metre radius of the building.
The wide use of landscaping timbers and garden mulch also dramatically increases the risk. Many of the older style homes, built low to the ground, with poor ventilation, are ripe for subterranean termite attack and should be protected by Termite Preventive Barrier to AS.3660 using Termidor ... more details.

RECOMMEND You obtain a Termite Inspection & Report to AS.3660 includes a thorough inspection of all buildings and surrounds • with a written report to AS 3660 • notes the areas inspected • evidence found of termite activity found • high risk termite entry areas inaccessible to inspection • termite control options and limitations • and a quote for treatment options and applicable warranties
AS 3660 Termite Barrier • Chemical Soil Treatment around the perimeter and sub-floor of a building • to eradicate termites attempting
to gain entry into the building • a complete continuous barrier not always practicable • however this is best long term protection option available in most situations • the use of Termidor or Premise termiticide is highly recommended.
FUMAPEST has Professional indemnity insurance to cover future termite damage to structural and decorative timbers in a building after we have carried out a complete Termidor soil treatment service to AS 3660 • FUMAPEST highly recommends the use of Termidor Soil Treatrment Termiticide as the most effective termite protection product commercially available in Australia.